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Parcel stolen from Swindon address prompts police appeal
The theft of a parcel from a block of flats in Swindon's town centre has led to a police appeal. The county force has released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to about the reported incident and are appealing for the public's help
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Tshimanga feels he finally has a proper chance in EFL with Swindon
Kabongo Tshimanga said he is excited to finally have a proper opportunity to prove himself in the EFL after joining Swindon Town on loan from Peterborough United. The 27-year-old has a wonderful record in the National League, netting 74 times at
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Swindon shop owner on Countdown reveals names of celebrity visitors
A Swindon shop owner returned to our screens to face another round of Countdown. Bert’s Books boss Alex Call appeared in his second episode of the long-running Channel 4 quiz show on Wednesday afternoon after triumphing in Tuesday’s edition.
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Swindon Town legend Chris Kamara set for TV return after speech battle
Former Swindon Town midfielder Chris Kamara has announced his return to TV as he undergoes treatment for his speech condition apraxia. Kamara, 66, left his role on Sky Sports in 2022 after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. The condition
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How Wiltshire Police is improving call response times and rebuilding trust
The chief constable of Wiltshire Police has responded to concerns raised in a recent report about the force’s response times and crime-stopping capabilities. Catherine Roper spoke to local journalists following the publication of the Police Efficiency
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Visit the rooms where Swindon's most important decisions are made
More people than ever have been visiting Swindon Borough Council’s Civic Offices building in Euclid Street now it houses the town’s museum and art gallery. But the rooms where the decisions are made by councillors and officers are probably less
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Strictly Come Dancing pro gives fond shoutout to Swindon
A Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer has taken to national TV to share his emotional story of acceptance – and his love of Swindon. Johannes Radebe is a Sunday Times bestselling author, Strictly Come Dancing professional and has toured the UK with
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What do Swindon still need to bring in before Deadline Day?
Time is running short in the summer transfer window and Swindon Town are still in need of new players to turn this squad into one ready to compete. The transfer window will close at 11 pm on August 30 and Mark Kennedy has said that Swindon want
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Swindon man arrested after indecent exposure at junction
A Swindon man has been arrested following reports of indecent exposure elsewhere in Wiltshire. Thames Valley Police officers are investigating an incident in which someone indecently exposed themselves at the junction of Oddfellows Road and West
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Angry driver reversed into woman concerned about his dog
An angry driver reversed into a woman who was worried about the dog in his car. Police say that at some point between 7am and 9am on July 25, a woman in her 50s saw a dog in a parked silver car on Birch Street and was concerned about its welfare
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Pensioner distressed after stranger followed her into home
A stranger followed an elderly woman into her Swindon home after carrying out unwanted work on the building. Police say that at around 1.30pm on August 14, a man knocked on the front door of a George Street property and told the resident that he
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Roadworks cause queues near busy Swindon roundabout
Roadworks being carried out near a busy Swindon roundabout are creating long queues of traffic. Swindon Borough Council has shut one lane of Oxford Road between the White Hart and Gablecross roundabouts in order to complete verge vegetation maintenance
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Roadworks will close parts of A419 later this week
Roadworks set to be carried out around the A419 in Swindon during the coming days will cause delays for drivers. National Highways has released its latest list of planned road and lane closures for the local area. One lane of the A419 southbound's
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Three arrested after 'cash seized' from car clocked at 140mph on M4
Three men have been arrested after police stopped a car allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 140mph on the M4. Shortly after 1am on Wednesday, August 28, officers from the Roads Policing Unit clocked a grey BMW M4401 heading east on the M4 from
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Tshimanga - will the man with the 'knack' for goals solve Town's struggles?
Swindon Town have brought in Peterborough United striker Kabongo Tshimanga on a season-long loan – what impact will he have on the attacking options? Tshimanga arrives as a premiere National League goalscorer but as someone yet to replicate that
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Wiltshire trio from Bath University heading to Paralympics
A trio of Wiltshire athletes training at the University of Bath heading to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. With the Games getting underway on August 28, three Wiltshire athletes from the University of Bath will be making their way to the French
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Swindon must become better problem solvers - Kennedy
Mark Kennedy said that Swindon Town needed to become better problem solvers on the pitch if they were to fix their goalscoring woes. Having scored just one goal and failed to create a big chance in their first three League Two fixtures, Swindon
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Staff reveal when Jeremy Clarkson will be at his new pub
STAFF at Jeremy Clarkson’s new Oxfordshire pub have told customers when the star will be at the pub. The former Top Gear host purchased The Windmill pub in Asthill near Burford for around £1,000,000 and renamed it The Farmer’s Dog. Mr Clarkson
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Final week of the transfer window LIVE as Swindon search for new signings
5:03pm That looks to be it for today, I have post-work shenanigans to get up to (scrolling X looking for Swindon stuff
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Police swoop on M4 driver caught hogging middle lane for miles
A driver has been caught by police allegedly hogging the middle lane of the M4 for the entire distance between two Wiltshire junctions. The motorist, who was behind the wheel of a Renault Clio was followed by officer from the Roads Policing Unit
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'Quality' shop opening in Swindon Designer Outlet this week
A new shop is opening at the Swindon Designer Outlet later this week. Kilner will welcome its first customers on Thursday after setting up inside a unit between John Lewis and Denby near the North Entrance. Purple signage is already in place
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Two vehicle wrapping firm's move to South Cerney business park
Two vehicle wrapping businesses have moved to a business park close to the Wiltshire border. Lakeside Business Park, in South Cerney, has become the new home of Monsterwraps and Saturn Wraps. Serving Swindon and Cirencester, Monsterwraps caters
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'Hilarious' theatre show coming to Swindon this autumn
A "farcical and hilarious" theatre show is coming to Swindon this autumn. The plot revolve around Jo Smith, who arrives for an audition with director Vyvian Jones, but has actually been invited to the theatre by Vyvian's twin brother, Beverley.
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Wroughton man hoping to raise £2.5k for mental health charity with 100km walk
A 31-year-old based in Wroughton is set to walk 100km in support of a mental health charity. Dave Southby, a financial planner, is hoping to raise £2,500 for The Kelly Foundation. Together with his team from Dave Southby Financial Planning,
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Visually impaired sports club welcoming new members
A sports and social club for visually impaired people is inviting people in Swindon to get involved. The Swindon Lions have been meeting fortnightly for the last 50 years, regularly inviting charities to speak about their work in the community.
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Gareth Gates to perform new show at Wyvern Theatre
Singer Gareth Gates' latest show will be coming to Swindon next March. The performance titled 'Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies,' is set to grace the stage at Wyvern Theatre on March 20, 2025. The one-night-only performance, produced
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Family's touching tribute as beloved Swindon figure dies aged 83
The family of a local historian who recently died have paid tribute to him for his avid love of the town and his involvement in it. Robert 'Bob' Townsend died on August 14, he was a beloved figure in the Swindon community, contributing immensely
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Town centre pub among latest places in Swindon rated for food hygiene
The latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafés, pubs and takeaways in Swindon have been revealed. Inspectors visited The Happy Hub café on Rodbourne Road on July 15 and rated it the top score of five out of five, with standards for hygienic
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Hundreds turn out for community celebration
Nearly 200 people turned out for a community celebration in Swindon last week. Residents at Wichelstowe, a housing development set to deliver 2,000 homes over 30 years, enjoyed pizza, ice creams, face painting and sports. They gathered at The
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Wiltshire parents can apply for £100 Aldi voucher to help with school costs
Parents in Wiltshire can apply for a £100 Aldi voucher to support them with costs during the start of the new school year. The supermarket has launched its Back to School Fund as figures suggest around three quarters (73 per cent) of parents say
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Swindon house prices on the rise but still cheaper than national average
House prices slightly increased in Swindon during the month of June, new figures show. Over the last year, property prices in the town have risen by 0.5 per cent and Land Registry figures show the average house price in June was £261,443 – up by
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Swindon motorists warned to expect delays ahead of M4 and A419 roadworks
Motorists in Swindon have been warned to expect delays as four major road closures will be in place over the next fortnight. National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, expect the disruption on the A419 and M4 to
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Why drab town centre walls are getting a colourful makeover this week
Swindon Paint Fest isn't quite here yet, but already work is starting around town to transform drab spaces into colourful works of art. The now-annual local event sees some of the best local, national and international street artists descend on
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Strictly Come Dancing star's dance tour to visit Swindon
A Strictly Come Dancing star is set to visit Swindon for his dance tour next year. Kai Widdrington is gearing up for his first solo tour, 'Kai - Evolution', set to take place from May 14 to June 29, 2025. The tour will visit Swindon's Wyvern
